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(NBA) Mavericks (DAL) vs. Jazz (UTA),
Point Spread: -8.50 | -110.00 Mavericks (DAL) (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: -8.50 | -110.00 Mavericks (DAL) (Away)
Result: Loss
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Betting Trend: The Mavericks have covered the spread in 40 of their last 66 games (+13.60 units/19% ROI).
In the first matchup between these teams this season, Dallas won by eight despite shooting just 11-of-39 (28.2%) from three. I don't expect the Mavs to shoot under 30 percent again versus a Jazz team that ranks 27th in opponent 3PT% (37.2%). They also committed 14 turnovers that resulted in 20 Utah points in that game, which is also uncharacteristic of both teams, as the Jazz rank 28th in steal percentage (6.9% of opponents' possessions) and the Mavericks rank 2nd in turnovers per game (12.3).
Utah managed to overcome a poor shooting performance (37.0 FG%) by scoring a lot at the foul line (24-for-29 FT shooting). It needed those buckets and the 20 points it got off Mavs' turnovers, as it was outscored 60-46 in the paint. In short, I expect Dallas to thrive again at the rim and play closer to its average from three-point range while taking better care of the ball in the rematch. That will be enough to cover by at least nine points on Thursday in Utah.
Betting Trend: The Mavericks have covered the spread in 40 of their last 66 games (+13.60 units/19% ROI).
In the first matchup between these teams this season, Dallas won by eight despite shooting just 11-of-39 (28.2%) from three. I don't expect the Mavs to shoot under 30 percent again versus a Jazz team that ranks 27th in opponent 3PT% (37.2%). They also committed 14 turnovers that resulted in 20 Utah points in that game, which is also uncharacteristic of both teams, as the Jazz rank 28th in steal percentage (6.9% of opponents' possessions) and the Mavericks rank 2nd in turnovers per game (12.3).
Utah managed to overcome a poor shooting performance (37.0 FG%) by scoring a lot at the foul line (24-for-29 FT shooting). It needed those buckets and the 20 points it got off Mavs' turnovers, as it was outscored 60-46 in the paint. In short, I expect Dallas to thrive again at the rim and play closer to its average from three-point range while taking better care of the ball in the rematch. That will be enough to cover by at least nine points on Thursday in Utah.
